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Dodge Introduces Rest of Challenger Family in New York



From the beginning, it was pretty clear that Dodge wouldn't only be offering the
R/T packs the punch of the recently updated HEMI. It will also be available with a six-speed manual. (Photo: Dodge)
Challenger in ultra-high performance guise, but that something more affordable would be made available. Now, after its production debut at Chicago, Dodge showed the world its lesser models, the SE and R/T, at last month's New York International Auto Show.

Cross-checking the model naming scheme with the Charger or Magnum will help you sort out what vehicles are powered by which engines. The R/T will get the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, which was recently upgraded to provide 9-percent more power and 5-percent better fuel economy. It's the first modern HEMI to be mated to a six-speed manual transmission, though a five-speed auto with AutoStick manual-mode is also available.

With the upgraded motor the Challenger now makes 370 horsepower, up
Pistol-grip shifter will be available to R/T and SRT models. (Photo: Dodge)
from 335 or 345 depending on model application, plus 398 lb-ft of torque, or if the manual is selected, 375 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque when running on premium fuel. That's good enough for a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of well under six seconds. Meanwhile, the SE model receives a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 with 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. By default it's mated to a four-speed automatic.

The Challenger will also introduce a new technology addition to Chrysler's lineup, Keyless Go. Chrysler recently upgraded to a new Mercedes-Benz-style key, which now gains a proximity sensor and pushbutton start. In addition, at the car's New York launch, Chrysler confirmed that a six-speed manual version of the Challenger SRT8 would be launched in 2009.
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